Ideal Home (2018) Reviews

• Why the Hate?

  guidegoldblatt2018-12-05

  I am stunned by some of the negative reviews - someone actually wrote they did not laugh once. All I can assume is they must have been watching a different movie. While there were some cliched moments and I could have predicted some parts, I really enjoyed this movie. All of the main characters were extremely likable and I found myself rooting for them. There were many moments, while understated, that were absolutely hilarious - No cheap laughs at the expense of the characters. One last thing, and I hope I'm not overstepping as a heterosexual, but I thought the gay relationship between Paul and Erasmus was treated with respect and not demeaned in any way. I'm not sure how often this occurs, but I would guess not often enough (I hope I'm wrong).

• We can't have a kid - we are Kids!!

  davemerino2018-11-23

  This is a really funny movie. This isn't a portrayal of a regular gay couple, it is a whimsical view of a well to do gay couple that are 2 big ole kids themselves. They are out of touch with "all the little people". The sparring is kind of over the top, but at the same time- just right on the mark. Give it a chance, you'll love it by the end. My fave part is the 2nd parent/teacher conference, right after the Kid's class speech.

• Truly enjoyed this film, it's well written and the cast is great

  pinkas-22018-07-01

  I didn't know what to expect when I started watching, but I was drawn in very quickly. Set in Santa Fe - brilliant idea - and a typical gay couple behaviour, not trying to be nice, just themselves, getting a 12-year-old child by surprised. Others said it was a comedy, that they have laughed... but I did not laugh, just smiled from time to time, and it was good enough. The story and acting are good, believable, and it kept me interested throughout. In a time of so many bad movies produced, this film is a little jem of rationality and good sense. Really liked it, and I hope you will too.

• Absolutely loved this movie!

  breehale2018-07-03

  I almost didn't watch it when I glanced at the rating but then I read the reviews! I watched it with my kids, 11 & 14 and we laughed the whole way through! It was a gorgeous movie with a wonderful message. Truly heart warming. And the scenery is stunning, great location! I assume the crappy rates are from narrow minded people.

• Heart warming and funny.

  Sleepin_Dragon2019-03-29

  What a truly enjoyable, heart warming movie this is. It's bound to have its critics in a world still obsessed with old fashioned ideals. Coogan and Rudd have worked together in some fine films, and combine incredible well, with real chemistry. Coogan at times sounding like a relative of Edina Monsoon. The kid obviously undergoes a transformation, and the outcome is perhaps a little predictable, but it's the journey that's important here, not the destination. A well meaning funny film, that sets out a message that the rules of convention have changed. 8/10